President George W. Bush, right, talks with his parents, former President George H.W. Bush, left, and former first lady Barbara Bush, center, during a commencement ceremony at Texas A&M University on Dec. 12, 2008, in College Station, Texas.
David J. Phillip, AP

Barbara Bush through the years

President George W. Bush, right, talks with his parents, former President George H.W. Bush, left, and former first lady Barbara Bush, center, during a commencement ceremony at Texas A&M University on Dec. 12, 2008, in College Station, Texas.
David J. Phillip, AP

Former first lady Barbara Bush attends day two of the Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Center on Sept. 2, 2008, in St. Paul, Minn.
Scott Olson, Getty Images

Barbara Bush through the years

President and Mrs. George Bush return to the White House on March 12, 1989, from their weekend at Camp David.
Dennis Cook, AP

In this 1964 file photo, George H.W. Bush sits on the couch with his wife Barbara and their children. George W. Bush sits at right behind his mother. Behind couch are Neil and Jeb Bush. Sitting with parents are Dorothy and Marvin Bush.
Nancy Benac, AP

Barbara Bush through the years

In this 1964 file photo, George H.W. Bush sits on the couch with his wife Barbara and their children. George W. Bush sits at right behind his mother. Behind couch are Neil and Jeb Bush. Sitting with parents are Dorothy and Marvin Bush.
Nancy Benac, AP

Former first lady Barbara Bush throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 4 of the National League Championship Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Houston Astros in Houston on Oct. 17, 2004.
David J. Phillip, AP

Barbara Bush through the years

Former first lady Barbara Bush throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 4 of the National League Championship Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Houston Astros in Houston on Oct. 17, 2004.
David J. Phillip, AP

Barbara Bush talks with former president George H. W. Bush during a major league baseball game between the San Diego Padres and Houston Astros on April 17, 2011, in Houston. The Padres beat the Astros 8-6.
Dave Einsel, AP

Barbara Bush through the years

Barbara Bush talks with former president George H. W. Bush during a major league baseball game between the San Diego Padres and Houston Astros on April 17, 2011, in Houston. The Padres beat the Astros 8-6.
Dave Einsel, AP

Portrait of former first lady Barbara Bush taken on Sept. 12, 1994.
Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY

Barbara Bush through the years

(L-R) President & CEO U.S. Fund for UNICEF Caryl Stern, presenter & NextGen After Party Co-Chair Pierce Bush, honoree Barbara Bush and presenter Margaret Alkek Williams onstage at the UNICEF Audrey Hepburn Society Ball honoring former first lady Barbara Bush at the Hilton Americas Hotel on November 6, 2015, in Houston.
Bob Levey, Getty Images for U.S. Fund for UNICEF

President George H. W. Bush and former first lady Barbara Bush are assisted to mid-field for the coin toss ceremony prior to Super Bowl LI between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots at NRG Stadium.
Eric Seals, USA TODAY Sports

Barbara Bush through the years

President George H. W. Bush and former first lady Barbara Bush are assisted to mid-field for the coin toss ceremony prior to Super Bowl LI between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots at NRG Stadium.
Eric Seals, USA TODAY Sports

President George Bush, First Lady Barbara Bush and their dog Millie taken Dec. 1987.
Tim Dillon, XXX USAT

Barbara Bush through the years

President George Bush, First Lady Barbara Bush and their dog Millie taken Dec. 1987.
Tim Dillon, XXX USAT

President George Bush, along with first lady Barbara Bush, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Colin Powell and Catherine Stevens, wife of Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska join in prayer during the National Prayer breakfast in Washington on Jan. 30, 1992. Afterward, the President left for Philadelphia and New York City for meetings at the United Nations.
Barry Thumma, AP

Barbara Bush through the years

President George Bush, along with first lady Barbara Bush, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Colin Powell and Catherine Stevens, wife of Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska join in prayer during the National Prayer breakfast in Washington on Jan. 30, 1992. Afterward, the President left for Philadelphia and New York City for meetings at the United Nations.
Barry Thumma, AP

Former First Lady Barbara Bush during an interview at her Houston home on Nov. 29, 1999.
Anne Ryan, USA TODAY

Barbara Bush through the years

Former First Lady Barbara Bush during an interview at her Houston home on Nov. 29, 1999.
Anne Ryan, USA TODAY

First lady Barbara Bush and her granddaughter, Marshall Lloyd Bush, visit with first dog Millie and her six puppies on March 18, 1989. Bush published a book about her springer spaniel's dog's-eye view of life in the White House.
David Valdez, AP

Barbara Bush through the years

First lady Barbara Bush and her granddaughter, Marshall Lloyd Bush, visit with first dog Millie and her six puppies on March 18, 1989. Bush published a book about her springer spaniel's dog's-eye view of life in the White House.
David Valdez, AP

Former president Jimmy Carter greets Barbara Bush, wife of former president George H. W. Bush, in the crowd before the inauguration ceremonies for her son, George W. Bush begin. The inauguration was held on the west side of the capital despite rain and cold weather.
Tim Dillon, USA TODAY

Barbara Bush through the years

Former president Jimmy Carter greets Barbara Bush, wife of former president George H. W. Bush, in the crowd before the inauguration ceremonies for her son, George W. Bush begin. The inauguration was held on the west side of the capital despite rain and cold weather.
Tim Dillon, USA TODAY

U.S. President George Bush, second from left, and first lady Barbara Bush, left, stand at attention together with Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko during a welcome ceremony at Tokyo's Guest House, Jan. 8, 1992. The president is on a four-day state visit.
Tsugufumi Matsumoto, AP

Barbara Bush through the years

U.S. President George Bush, second from left, and first lady Barbara Bush, left, stand at attention together with Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko during a welcome ceremony at Tokyo's Guest House, Jan. 8, 1992. The president is on a four-day state visit.
Tsugufumi Matsumoto, AP

Former President Ronald Reagan, left, his wife Nancy Reagan, new first lady Barbara Bush and her husband President George Bush, right, walk down the Capitol steps after the inaugural ceremony in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 20, 1989. President Bush was sworn in as the nation's 41st president. The Reagans are heading to an awaiting helicopter to take them to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., and onto California.
J. Scott Applewhite, AP

Barbara Bush through the years

Former President Ronald Reagan, left, his wife Nancy Reagan, new first lady Barbara Bush and her husband President George Bush, right, walk down the Capitol steps after the inaugural ceremony in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 20, 1989. President Bush was sworn in as the nation's 41st president. The Reagans are heading to an awaiting helicopter to take them to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., and onto California.
J. Scott Applewhite, AP

Former first lady Barbara Bush attends a White House ceremony to recognize the Points of Light volunteer program in Washington, D.C., July 15, 2013.
Jim Watson, AFP/Getty Images

Barbara Bush through the years

Former first lady Barbara Bush attends a White House ceremony to recognize the Points of Light volunteer program in Washington, D.C., July 15, 2013.
Jim Watson, AFP/Getty Images

Former U.S. President George Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush as they shake hands with members of the crowd at a Bush/Quayle 92 rally on the steps of the Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson, Miss., on March 6, 1992.
Luke Frazza, AFP/Getty Images

Barbara Bush through the years

Former U.S. President George Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush as they shake hands with members of the crowd at a Bush/Quayle 92 rally on the steps of the Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson, Miss., on March 6, 1992.
Luke Frazza, AFP/Getty Images

Barbara Bush through the years

Barbara Bush jokes with her son, Republican presidential candidate, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, while introducing him at a town hall meeting at West Running Brook Middle School in Derry, N.H., Feb. 4, 2016.
Jacquelyn Martin, AP

Barbara Bush through the years

Barbara Bush jokes with her son, Republican presidential candidate, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, while introducing him at a town hall meeting at West Running Brook Middle School in Derry, N.H., Feb. 4, 2016.
Jacquelyn Martin, AP

Former first lady Barbara Bush takes photos with her phone before the Seattle Mariners take on the Houston Astros in a baseball game in Houston. on May 3, 2015.
George Bridges, AP

Barbara Bush through the years

Former first lady Barbara Bush listens to a patient's question during a visit to the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine, on Aug. 22, 2013.
Robert F. Bukaty, AP

Former first lady Barbara Bush prepares to throw the ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park in Boston on Aug. 10, 2005.
Elise Amendola, AP

Barbara Bush through the years

Former first lady Barbara Bush prepares to throw the ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park in Boston on Aug. 10, 2005.
Elise Amendola, AP

Former first lady Barbara Bush waves to the crowd in the auditorium for an event at Texas A&M University to launch author Jon Meacham's book "Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush" Nov. 9, 2015, in College Station, Texas.
David J. Phillip, AP

Barbara Bush through the years

Former first lady Barbara Bush waves to the crowd in the auditorium for an event at Texas A&M University to launch author Jon Meacham's book "Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush" Nov. 9, 2015, in College Station, Texas.
David J. Phillip, AP

Former President George H. W. Bush and his wife, Barbara, are greeted before a Republican presidential primary debate at The University of Houston on Feb. 25, 2016.
David J. Phillip, AP

Barbara Bush through the years

Former President George H. W. Bush and his wife, Barbara, are greeted before a Republican presidential primary debate at The University of Houston on Feb. 25, 2016.
David J. Phillip, AP

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, left, kisses his mother Barbara as his son George, right, watches as he takes the stage to formally join the race for president with a speech at Miami Dade College on June 15, 2015, in Miami.
David Goldman, AP

Barbara Bush through the years

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, left, kisses his mother Barbara as his son George, right, watches as he takes the stage to formally join the race for president with a speech at Miami Dade College on June 15, 2015, in Miami.
David Goldman, AP

Former President George Bush grimaces as he rubs his knee while he and former first lady Barbara Bush leave the field after she threw the ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park in Boston on Aug. 10, 2005.
Elise Amendola, AP

Barbara Bush through the years

Former President George Bush grimaces as he rubs his knee while he and former first lady Barbara Bush leave the field after she threw the ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park in Boston on Aug. 10, 2005.
Elise Amendola, AP

President George H.W. Bush and first lady Barbara wave to the crowd at the end of the Republican National Convention on Aug. 20, 1992, in Houston.
Tim Dillon, USA TODAY

Barbara Bush through the years

First lady Michelle Obama, left, former first lady Laura Bush, former first lady Hillary Clinton, former first lady Barbara Bush and former first lady Rosalynn Carter attend the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013, in Dallas, Texas.
Alex Wong, Getty Images

Barbara Bush through the years

First lady Michelle Obama, left, former first lady Laura Bush, former first lady Hillary Clinton, former first lady Barbara Bush and former first lady Rosalynn Carter attend the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center April 25, 2013, in Dallas, Texas.
Alex Wong, Getty Images

Barbara Bush speaks about the importance of literacy and education during the Celebration of Literacy Luncheon benefiting the Literacy Council of Tyler, Texas on Jan. 24, 2012.
Christopher R. Vinn, AP

Barbara Bush through the years

Bush discusses her health at her home while holding the family dog, Bibi, in Houston April 23, 2009.
Dave Einsel for USA TODAY

First lady Laura Bush, center, joins former President George H.W. Bush and former first lady Barbara Bush in Madison Square Garden, during the Republican National Convention in New York in 2004.
Ed Reinke, AP

Barbara Bush through the years

First lady Laura Bush, center, joins former President George H.W. Bush and former first lady Barbara Bush in Madison Square Garden, during the Republican National Convention in New York in 2004.
Ed Reinke, AP

President George Bush raises his right hand as he is sworn into office as the 41st president of the United States by Chief Justice William Rehnquist outside the west front of the Capitol on Jan. 20, 1989.
Bob Daugherty, AP

Barbara Bush through the years

President George Bush raises his right hand as he is sworn into office as the 41st president of the United States by Chief Justice William Rehnquist outside the west front of the Capitol on Jan. 20, 1989.
Bob Daugherty, AP

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President George W. Bush, right, talks with his parents, former President George H.W. Bush, left, and former first lady Barbara Bush, center, during a commencement ceremony at Texas A&M University on Dec. 12, 2008, in College Station, Texas.

Arizona State University's phone number for students in crisis has received a massive number of calls in the past two days after a California professor ranted against Barbara Bush and posted the crisis hotline as her personal number.

She later said she was "happy the witch is dead" and couldn't wait for the rest of the Bush family to meet their demise.

Jarrar's account is now private, but media outlets published screenshots of her posts on Twitter.

The initial posting inspired thousands of responses, with people mentioning her employment at Fresno State and her supervisors. Jarrar encouraged those who were upset to contact the university, saying she would "never be fired" because she's a tenured professor.

'If you really wanna reach me ... '

After someone on Twitter posted her email and phone number at Fresno State, Jarrar responded that she hadn't activated her work number.

"If you really wanna reach me, here's my number ok?" Jarrar posted, listing the number for the ASU crisis line.

The 24-hour ASU crisis line, run by a company called Empact, was subsequently inundated with phone calls.

The hotline typically receives about 5 calls per week, according to ASU.

On Wednesday afternoon, about a day after Jarrar's post, the line was still getting 50 to 70 calls per hour, ASU said.

ASU said the professor does not have any apparent affiliation with the university.

The school said it doesn't believe any people who needed the phone service were affected.

Eugene Gu, a doctor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, tweeted to Jarrar after she posted the crisis number, telling her to stop.

"Your freedom of speech does not entitle you to have all these people spam an actual mental health crisis line," Gu tweeted.

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A California English professor has caused social media controversy over her tweets following the death of former First Lady Barbara Bush. The teacher at Fresno State referred to the former first lady as a "amazing racist."
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Jarrar did not return requests for comment. Her personal website says she doesn't read or respond to messages about Barbara Bush.

Fresno State President Joseph Castro said in a statement that Jarrar made her comments about Bush as a private citizen, not a representative of the university.

“Professor Jarrar’s expressed personal views and commentary are obviously contrary to the core values of our university, which include respect and empathy for individuals with divergent points of view, and a sincere commitment to mutual understanding and respect,” Castro said.

Information on ASU's counseling services and the numbers to call if you're in crisis can be found here.